The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival drew to a close at the Bhagyachandra Open-Air Theatre on November 30, with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla highlighting its growing importance as a platform for both national and international cultural outreach. The closing ceremony saw participation from a wide spectrum of attendees, including tourism stakeholders from across India and abroad….
A fresh militant attack has been reported on an Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur, marking yet another escalation along the volatile India–Myanmar border. This time, the incident occurred in Tengnoupal district, where suspected militants of the PLA opened fire on an Assam Rifles patrolling team in the early hours of Friday. According to the Defence…
Operations against militants in Manipur remain intensified with security forces arresting five active cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) [KCP (PWG)] during separate operations conducted in Imphal East and Imphal West districts on November 26 and 27. Official said an active cadre of KCP (PWG), identified as Khulem Robindro Singh (36) of…
In a swift follow-up investigation of a threat video recently posted on social media, Manipur Police along with Assam Rifles conducted an operation and arrested active cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Formation Lotus) who were involved in the incident, the state police informed. The arrest comes after a Facebook video uploaded on November 21,…
A digital content creator was arrested by Manipur Police on Monday for allegedly producing and circulating videos containing provocative content, aimed at fuelling mistrust among social organisations in the state. The accused has been identified as 25-year-old Yumkhaibam Shantikumar, a resident of Tangkham Awang Leikai, Haraorou in Pangei Yangdong of Imphal East district. According to…
In an extraordinary feat of endurance, three satellite-tagged Amur Falcons from the forests of Manipur have completed one of the most remarkable long-distance migrations recorded in the natural world. Each bird, weighing only about 150 grams, travelled thousands of kilometres across land and sea, reaching East Africa in less than a week, leaving scientists astonished…
Kangpokpi district in Manipur came alive with patriotic fervour on Sunday as the District Level NCC Day Celebration 2025 was held at the ADC Hall, bringing together cadets, alumni, officers, and community leaders in a spirited display of unity and discipline. Organised by the NCC Alumni Kangpokpi District, the event highlighted the National Cadet Corps’…
RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat met Janajati leaders in Imphal on the second day of his three-day visit to Manipur, urging communities to work together for unity, character-building and social harmony. The discussion, held against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in the state, centred on strengthening collective responsibility to secure lasting peace and progress. More…
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for patience, resilience and collective responsibility as Manipur continues its struggle to return to normalcy after prolonged unrest. Speaking in Imphal on the first day of his three-day visit to the state, Bhagwat said that rebuilding trust and harmony would require time, sustained effort and active…
Manipur Tourism Director Lourembam Bikram has said that the Sangai Festival should be seen as a major tourism strategy rather than just an annual celebration. He made these remarks while speaking at a one-day workshop on “Tourism Potential in Manipur,” held at the Manipur Press Club on Wednesday. The event was jointly organised by the…
